SALT LAKE CITY (AP) \u2014 Nick Schmaltz delivered his second hat trick of the season and contributed two assists, finishing with five points in the Utah Mammoth\u2019s 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night.<\/p>\n
This marked Schmaltz\u2019s third career NHL hat trick, bringing his season total to 22 points, just one shy of his personal best set during the 2021-22 season against Arizona.<\/p>\n
JJ Peterka notched his 20th point this season, John Marino recorded a goal and two assists, and Mikhail Sergachev also scored, helping Utah snap a two-game losing streak. Karel Weimelka made 21 saves in goal.<\/p>\n
Schmaltz scored twice in the first period to put Utah ahead 2-1. Sergachev scored on a power play, while Marino and Peterka pushed the lead to 5-1. Schmaltz completed his hat trick by converting a pass from Clayton Keller with 7:38 remaining in the third period.<\/p>\n
For Vancouver, Liam Ogren and Teddy Blueger each found the net. Kevin Lankinen made 14 saves.<\/p>\n
Vancouver has managed only two wins in their last 18 games\u2014both narrow 3-2 shootout losses to Toronto during an eight-game home stretch that ended Saturday.<\/p>\n
Next up, the Canucks will face a postponed game against Vegas on Wednesday before the Olympic break. Meanwhile, the Mammoth are set to host Detroit Wednesday night in their final game prior to the Olympics pause.<\/p>\n